Title: Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions Villa in Hapuku with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102491700/102491677/4192d0c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102491700/102491677/ac027fe5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102491700/102491677/1ab94161.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102491700/102491677/104ed345.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102491700/102491677/22a7700b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on a 5-acre property, this exclusive modern country villa offers a peaceful retreat with outstanding mountain views. With its close proximity to Kaikoura township and famous surf location of Mangamanu, you can unwind in the centrally heated villa equipped with smart TVs and air conditioning. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Kitchen £341 includes taxes & fees 25 Nov - 26 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions Exclusive use of this modern country villa. No other guests besides yourselves at any one time. Only a short 7 Minute drive from the centre of Kaikoura township. The villa is located on a 5 acre property. It has outstanding Mountain Views and its close proximity to the Township and the famous surf location of Mangamanu only a 5 minute drive away makes it peaceful escape location. The villa is centrally heated and also has air conditioning. The main and ground floor bedrooms both have smart TV as does the kitchen dining room, lounge and upstairs lobby area. We are located 3 minutes away from Hapuku Lodge which have top quality luncheons and evening meals. Your Hosts Peter and Tuti who live on location are available to welcome you and lend a hand with your luggage if you require also don't hesitate to ask for help if needed. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Double-glazed windows ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33270000/33261100/33261006/ba9fd4b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Koura Bay Resort Hapuku - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 9.4 Exceptional 89 reviews £84 includes taxes & fees 19 Nov - 20 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=33261006&PinnedHotelID=33261006&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27180000/27174800/27174765/ea626bd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses Hapuku - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-42.32839,173.71889&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hkiaGanhc%60%40%3FU%3FS%40U%3FS%40U%40U%3FUBQ%40S%40U%40UBSBUBQBUBUBQBSDUBQDUDQDUDQDQFUDQFQDQFQFSHOFSFQHQFOHQFOHQHOJMHQHOHMJOHOJKJMJOJKJOJKJKJKLKJKLKLKJKLILKLILGLILILGLINELGLGLGNELENELENGNALENANCNELANCN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40NBN%3FLBN%40NDNBL%40NDL%40NFNDLDNDLDNFLFLFLDLHNFLHLHLFLHJJLHLJLJJJLJJJJJJJLJJNJJHNJLJJJNHNJLHNHPHLHNHPHNFPHNFPHPFRFNFRFPDPFPFPDTFPDPDTBPDTDPBTDPBRBTBTBPBT%40R%40TBT%40R%40P%40T%40T%3FT%40R%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTARATAPATCTARATCTCPCRCTCTEPCTEPETCPETENGRERGPGREPGPGPGPGPIRGNINGPINIPININIPILKNINKLKJKNILKLKLMJKJKLKJMJKJMJMJMHKJMFMHMHMFOHMFMDMHMDOHMDODMDODODM%40ODMBOBOBOBMBO%3FO%40OBO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCMAO%3FOCMCOCOCOCMEOAOEMEOEMEOEMIMEMIOEMGMIMGMIMIMGMKMIKKMKMKKKMKKMKKKKKMKMKMKOKKIMKOIOIMIQKOIOIQGOIQGOIOGSGQIQGQGQEQGSEQGSESEOEUEQEUCQEUCUCQCUCSCQCUCUASAUAUCQ%3FUASAU%3FUAS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UdJSxsAAckjWJuV-q6tOnp_cDZI=) Hapuku, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Kaikoura Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles - Kaikoura District Museum - 10 min drive - 7.9 miles - Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 11 min drive - 9.0 miles - Peninsula Walkway - 16 min drive - 9.9 miles - Point Kean Seal Colony - 18 min drive - 10.5 miles #### Restaurants - ‪The Whaler - ‬10 min drive - ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬10 min drive - ‪Nins Bin Crayfish - ‬11 min drive - ‪Cods n Cray - ‬8 min drive - ‪Coopers Catch - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions ? > As of 12 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions on 25 Nov 2025 start from £341.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hapuku-Hotels-Spectacular-Mountain-Views-Central-To-All-Kaikoura-Attractions-In-Private-Villa.h102491677.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions ? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cosy retreat with spectacular mountain views, central to Kaikoura's attractions located? > Situated in Hapuku, this villa is within 9 miles (15 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Fyffe House are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? 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